1953 Drake Bulldogs football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1953 Drake Bulldogs football Independent 4–4 Warren Gaer 5th Drake Stadium The 1953 Drake Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Drake University as an independent during the 1953 college football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Warren Gaer, the Bulldogs compiled a record of 4–4. Schedule Central September 19 8:00 p.m. l y Kansas State Memorial Stadium Manhattan, KS 0–50 11,000 Wildcats To Test "Muscles' Against Drake Saturday Night https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-manhattan-mercury/128483498/ Manhattan Mercury-Chronicle Manhattan, Kansas September 18, 1953 5 July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com Burnette Stan Rampaging Wildcats Clobber Drake, 50-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-manhattan-mercury/128483649/ Manhattan Mercury-Chronicle Manhattan, Kansas September 20, 1953 4 July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com September 26 l y Denver DU Stadium Denver, CO 14–33 7,055 Denver U, Trounces Drake, 33-14 Fort Collins Coloradoan September 27, 1953 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115135292/denver-u-trounces-drake-33-14/ Newspapers.com October 3 w South Dakota Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA 18–0 Gatewood Paces Drake, 18-0 The Des Moines Register Jack North October 11, 1953 1S, 2S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/117119135/gatewood-paces-drake-18-0/ Newspapers.com October 17 8:00 p.m. l y Wichita Veterans Field Wichita, KS 0–27 8,592 Shockers at Home to Drake Eleven Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle/128483803/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas October 17, 1953 3B July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com Jacobs Henry Shocks Shell Drake 27-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle/128483877/ The Wichita Eagle Wichita, Kansas October 18, 1953 6B July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com October 24 2:00 p.m. w y Iowa State Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA 12–7 7,500 Housh Leighton Drake Plans Surprises, But Iowa State Is Strong Favorite https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/128483967/ The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa October 24, 1953 9 July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com Housh Leighton Bulldogs Win, 12-7, In Last 2 Minutes https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/128484063/ Des Moines Sunday Register Des Moines, Iowa October 25, 1953 1S July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com Housh Leighton Fumbled Punt Gives Drake Needed Break (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/128484114/ Des Moines Sunday Register Des Moines, Iowa October 25, 1953 7S July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com October 31 w y 1953 Bradley Braves Bradley Peoria Stadium Peoria, IL 21–13 2,500 Wilson Brad Drake Slams Bradley, 21-13, on Hendrix Power Runs https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/128484263/ Des Moines Sunday Register Des Moines, Iowa November 1, 1953 1S July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com Wilson Brad Braves Find Johnson Rugged (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/128484355/ Des Moines Sunday Register Des Moines, Iowa November 1, 1953 6S July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com November 6 8:00 p.m. l Wayne Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA 19–25 Bryson Bill Bill Bryson Sr. Drake Opposes Wayne Here Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/128484545/ Des Moines Sunday Register Des Moines, Iowa November 6, 1953 17 July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com Bryson Bill Bill Bryson Sr. Late 36-Yard Run Defeats Drake, 25-19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/128484418/ Des Moines Sunday Register Des Moines, Iowa November 7, 1953 9 July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com Bryson Bill Bill Bryson Sr. Drake--- (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/128484490/ Des Moines Sunday Register Des Moines, Iowa November 7, 1953 10 July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com November 13 8:00 p.m. w 1953 Iowa State Teachers Panthers Iowa State Teachers Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA 27–20 4,000 Turnbill John Drake Closes With Tutors Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/128484735/ Des Moines Sunday Register Des Moines, Iowa November 13, 1953 15 July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com Turnbill John Drake--- (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register/128484783/ Des Moines Sunday Register Des Moines, Iowa November 13, 1953 16 July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com Case Robert E. Drake Touchdown in Final Minutes Nips ISTC 27-20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier/128484614/ Waterloo Sunday Courier Waterloo, Iowa November 15, 1953 51 July 18, 2023 Newspapers.com 1953 Drake Bulldogs Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/drake/1953-schedule.html SR/College Football Sports Reference July 18, 2023 References Drake Category:Drake Bulldogs football seasons Drake Bulldogs football